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Waterblade consistently breaks the One Month Barrier, a remarkable 1200% ROI

Using our new calculator, we are now regularly calculating savings achievable for potential clients. These savings are based on data you provide us. We used to expect a payback period of 6 months. Increasingly we are finding that the cost ...

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First British Standard for indoor environmental quality welcomed by BESA

The creation of the first British Standard for health and wellbeing in buildings has been welcomed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). BS40102 (part one) gives recommendations for measuring, monitoring, and reporting indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in all types ...

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Over half of permanent employees now open to leaving their job for a better paid contract role

Over half of permanent employees (58 per cent) in full-time work have stated that they would consider switching to a contract role for the right pay, with 43 per cent stating that the primary driver is the current economic climate. ...

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Amey joins DWP SWAPs initiative

Amey is working with the Department for Work and Pension’s (DWP) to deliver a Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAPs). Launched by the DWP in 2013, SWAPs provides people with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain real-life experience in ...

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How can connections in the workplace help your staff and your business?

Once again, a workplace study has found that the majority (83%) of HR officers are facing significant talent retention problems and the latest research revealed that the main reason for staff turnover was stress and burnout[1]. To help employers address ...

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Rising demand and skills shortage jeopardising engineering services industry

Electrotechnical businesses are growing more concerned about labour shortages amid the continuing economic squeeze, according to the latest engineering services industry survey. The survey backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, reveals while reported turnover figures indicate ...

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Next generation ‘FlexStep’ platform lift is launched

The Platform Lift Company announces to UK specifiers and architects the arrival of the newly enhanced FlexStep complete with an automatic onboard barrier feature. FlexStep is a 2-in-1 platform lift providing both stairs and a stairlift to customers needing a ...

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Research findings ask is working from home harming our health?

According to new research from global food services firm, Compass Group and global market intelligence agency Mintel, UK employees who work from home are more likely to eat indulgent foods, snack between meals, and work longer hours than their workplace-based colleagues. ...

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Training Terrace

Training provider Develop gives FMJ a full update on its newest addition, a fully to-scale artificial street designed to replicate real-life work scenarios for delegates undertaking training and assessment Training is only as good as its ability to be applied. ...

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Amey supports 10,000 Black Interns Programme

Amey has partnered with the 10,000 Black Interns programme, a scheme aimed at fostering diversity and providing valuable opportunities for aspiring professionals from black backgrounds. This summer, Amey will welcome 12 individuals on paid work placements, selected through the rigorous ...

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